For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 910 students in Sherman County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Sherman County, KS are North Elementary School and Goodland Jr-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sherman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 4th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6558
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6558
Grades: 3-6
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Goodland Jr-sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Cherry
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-5656
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-5656
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Main
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-2397
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-2397
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
912 West 12th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6163
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6163
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11th Street & Montana
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
700 East 4th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3912
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3912
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sherman County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Sherman County, KS include North Elementary School and Goodland Jr-sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Sherman County?
4 public schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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